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Indian Affairs staff swells tribe wanting to build casino
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PLYMOUTH, Calif. - A once-tiny, nearly destitute American Indian
tribe is pushing hard to build a $100 million casino - but it's not
traditional tribal members gunning for riches.
Hundreds of people have been newly added to the Ione Band of Miwok
Indians' membership rolls, which were opened up by regional Bureau of
Indian Affairs officials. Among the new members are several BIA
employees and dozens of their relatives.
West Virginia Rep. Nick Rahall, ranking Democrat on the House
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BIA official cleared of attempt to influence tribal affairs.(United States. Bureau of Indian Affairs)
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After 12 years, chiefs to end talks with Indian Affairs
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Deer leaves post with mixed feelings Indian Affairs leader cites better relationship with tribes but a lack of funding
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